CommScope LSX-288 User manual

23202-A
LGX-Compatible (LSX) 288-Position 
Termination With Splicing Module
User Manual
ADCP-93-103Issue 3November 2016
ADCP-93-103 Rev B

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COPYRIGHT
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REVISION HISTORY
ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Admonishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
1 DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Product Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 UNPACKING THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Mounting the Panel on the Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Breaking Out a Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Installing a Cable Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4 Cable Routing Within Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 PATCH CORD ROUTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Removing the Front Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Selecting Patch Cord Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Routing Patch Cords on Front of Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Cross-Connecting Within a Stand-Alone Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Cross-Connecting Between Two or More Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.6 Interconnect Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual describes and provides operating instructions for the LGX-Compatible (LSX) 288-
Position Termination With Splicing panel, for the sake of brevity also called the “LSX-288
termination with splicing panel.”
ADMONISHMENTS
Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to
persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what
may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of
the triangular alert icon (seen below) and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or
damage and likelihood of occurrence.
Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning: Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when
installing or using electrically-powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or
use electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.
Warning: Before digging, check with all local utilities for the presence of buried cables or
pipes. Contact with underground cables or pipes, especially electric power cables and gas
service lines, could interrupt local utility service and cause serious personal injury and
extensive property damage.
Danger: Use adequate lifting equipment when moving or installing the cabinet. Verify that the
maximum lift weight rating of the equipment is sufficient to handle the weight of the cabinet.
Danger: Do not stand under a cabinet as it is being hoisted into position for mounting. A failure
of the lifting equipment or apparatus could result in serious personal injury.

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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are detailed in the following list:
AWG American Wire Gauge
CCentigrade
DI Distribution Intercept
DSL Digital Subscriber Line
DSLAM Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
FFahrenheit
MON Monitor
POTS Plain Old Telephone Service

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1 DESCRIPTION
This section describes the LSX 288-position termination with splicing panel. Topics include
general description, product function, main components, and dimensions and specifications
1.1 General Description
The LSX 288-position termination with splicing panel, shown in Figure 1, is a 23-inch rack-
mount, LGX-compatible panel that provides a splicing transition between one or more fiber
optic cables and a termination bulkhead for fiber optic patch cords.
This panel has a 15-inch depth permitting splice trays to be mounted in its back compartment.
The rear door swings down and locks in an open position to provide a horizontal working
surface for installing splices. The panel is designed to be mounted on an LSX 18-inch deep
high-density frame.
In a typical application, the panel serves as a splicing and distribution point to transition from
Outside Plant (OSP) or Intra Facility Cable (IFC) to inbuilding circuits connected to with patch
cords. The panel is shipped with pre-terminated, factory-installed pigtails, either of ribbon or
stranded construction. The panel may be used in either an interconnect or cross-connect
configuration, and in either single mode or multimode applications.
The panel is 11 inches (27.9 cm) high. Five panels fit on a standard 7 foot (2.1 m) frame.
23202-A
Figure 1. LSX 288-Position Termination With Splicing Panel

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1.2 Product Function
Figure 2 summarizes the functional components of the LSX panel. As shown, an OSP or IFC
cable is routed through the panel to the splice area access door, where the component fibers are
spliced to internal ribbon pigtails. The internal pigtails transition to the bulkhead, located on the
front of the panel. Patch cords installed from the front side of the panel provide the connection
to fiber optic terminal equipment.
INTERNAL
PIGTAILS
SPLICETRAY
ACCESS DOOR
OSP OR IFC
CABLE
23203-A
MASS FUSION
SPLICE CHIP
Figure 2. Functional Components of LSX Termination
With Splicing Panel (Cut-Away Top View)

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1.3 Main Components
Figure 3 shows the main external features of the LSX 288 Termination With Splicing Panel.
23205-A
CONNECTOR
PACK
BULKHEAD
CHASSIS
PATCH CORD
GUIDE
REMOVABLE
FRONT COVER
PATCH CORD
DESIGNATION
CARD
MOUNTING
BRACKET
SPLICETRAY
ACCESS DOOR
Figure 3. Main External Features (Front View)
The features shown are as follows (going from top left counterclockwise in Figure 3):
•Chassis—is LGX compatible. It is of solid metal construction and painted white. Five
chassis may be installed on an LGX frame.
•Bulkhead—holds the pass-through adapters that provide the physical interface between
the connector ends of the LSX internal pigtails and patch cords installed on the front side
of the bulkhead. Its angled construction facilitates installation of patch cords.
•Connector Pack—mounts in the bulkhead providing one row of 24 adapters/connectors
for terminating patch cords. SC or LC connector types are available.
•Removable Front Cover—provides unimpeded access for installation of patch cords.
•Patch Cord Designation Card—is used to record patch cord usage.
•Patch Cord Guides—provide cable management in routing patch cords.
•Mounting Bracket—is designed for 23-inch rack mount.
•Splice Tray Access Door—provides access to rear splice area.

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Every panel has a rear splice area such as shown in Figure 4.
23207-A
OSP OR IFC
CABLE CLAMP
SPLICE
TRAYS
SPLICETRAY
ACCESS DOOR
CABLE RING
(TYPICAL)
RIBBON
FANOUT
BRACKET
Figure 4. Main Internal Features (Rear View)
From top left counterclockwise, the main features in the rear splice area are as follows:
•Cable Ring—routes and secures stranded or ribbon cable on entry into splice area.
•Splice Trays—secure and protect splices.
•Splice Tray Access Door—folds down providing a horizontal splice deck.
•Ribbon Fanout Bracket—holds one stack of four fanout chips.
•OSP or IFC Cable Clamp—secures the cable to the panel.
Each panel is shipped with a cable clamp as well as vertical cable guides and cable shields (two
of each, not shown). Accessories available for the panel include patch cords, heatshrink- or
mass-fusion splice chips, and cable clamps (if additional clamps are needed).

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1.4 Dimensions
Figure 5 shows panel dimensions.
18.60 IN.
(47.2 CM)
21.46 IN.
(54.5 CM)
4.78 IN.
(12.1 CM)
9.99 IN.
(25.4 CM)
10.92 IN.
(27.7 CM)
23209-A
TOPVIEW
FRONTVIEW
Figure 5. Panel Dimensions

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1.5 Specifications
Table 1 lists specifications for the LSX combination panel.
Table 1. LSX Combination Termination/Splice panel Specifications
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Dimensions (HxWxD) 15 x 23 x 15 in. (27.9 x 58.4 x 38.1cm)
Rack Mount Mounts in 23-inch rack
Weight (unloaded) 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Terminations 288 terminations
Connector type SC or LC
Pre-installed pigtails Ribbon or straned IFC
Splice tray capacity Six splice trays
Splice chips Mass fusion or heatshrink fusion
2 UNPACKING THE PRODUCT
Unpack and inspect the LSX combination panel as follows:
1. Inspect the exterior of the shipping container for evidence of rough handling that may have
damaged the contents of the container.
2. If damage is detected or if parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier and
then notify ADC Customer Service. Save the damaged carton for inspection by the carrier.
Note: For information on how to contact ADC, if needed, see Section 5 on Page 18.
3. Save the shipping container for use in case the equipment requires shipment at a future
date.
3 INSTALLATION
The main steps in installing an LSX panel are: mounting the panel on the frame, breaking out
the cable to be spliced within the panel, installing the cable on the outside of the panel using the
ADC-provided cable clamp, and routing the cable within the panel from the cable clamp to the
splice deck. For instructions, refer to the following subsections.
3.1 Mounting the Panel on the Frame
Install the panel from the front side of the rack, using the following procedure. Refer to
Figure 6.

Note: Because of its extra depth due to its rear splice area, the LSX panel should be
installed on an LGX fiber distribution frame with a depth of at least 15 inches (38.1 cm).
EDGE
PROTECTOR
FRONT
DOOR
CABLE
SHIELD
23210-A
MOUNTING
BRACKET
VERTICAL
CABLE GUIDE
(VCG)
RACK FRONT
FLANGE
DESIGNATION
CARD
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Figure 6. Installing the Panel
1. Locate the two vertical cable guides (VCGs) and two cable shields among the separately
packaged shipped items.
Note: The VCGs have a left or right orientation and only fit properly on the correct side of
the panel.
2. Install the VCGs and cable shields using the three small screws provided to secure them to
the three small holes in the mounting bracket.
3. Determine the mounting location for the panel.
4. Secure the mounting brackets to the rack front flange using eight #12-24 mounting screws.

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3.2 Breaking Out a Cable
If preparing a cable for installation, break out and prepare the cable corresponding to Figure 7
for ribbon cable and Figure 8 for stranded cable. Kits are available from ADC.
HOSE CLAMP
BREAKOUT LENGTH 94 IN. (238.76 CM)
INSTALL PROTECTIVE
TUBESON RIBBON
FLARETUBE
IFC RIBBON CABLE
END OF PROTECTIVE TUBE
EXPOSED RIBBON LENGTH
12 IN. (30.48 CM)
23259-A
Figure 7. Recommended Breakout Dimensions for Ribbon Cable
BREAKOUT LENGTH 94 IN. (238.76 CM)
IFC STRANDED CABLE
EXPOSED LENGTH
12 IN. (30.48 CM)
SUBUNIT
23258-A
Figure 8. Recommended Breakout Dimensions for Ribbon Cable

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3.3 Installing a Cable Clamp
Every panel is shipped with two cable clamps. The clamps can be used to secure a cable to the
chassis. Route the cable in from above or below the panel and secure the cable in the cable
clamp at the cable breakout point. To install a cable clamp, use the following procedure. Refer
to Figure 9.
Note: Figure 9 shows the cable clamp bracket positioned for cable routing from above the
panel. For cable routing from below the panel, turn the cable clamp bracket upside down
compared to how it is shown in the figure and use the mounting holes designated in the
figure as “for under floor cable entry.”
1. Install the cable clamp bracket on the clamp mount plate using two #12-24 screws. Be sure
to position the cable clamp bracket corresponding to the note above.
CABLE CLAMP BRACKET
(OVERHEAD CABLE POSITION)
YOKE (2)
CABLE
CLAMP
COVER
12-24X
SCREW (2)
STANDOFF (2)
STANDOFF
MOUNTING
HOLE (4)
STANDOFF
SCREW (2)
23248-A
RUBBER
GROMMET
CLAMP
MOUNT
PLATE
CABLE CLAMP BRACKET
MOUNTING HOLES(2)
FOR OVERHEAD
CABLE ENTRY)
CABLE CLAMP BRACKET
MOUNTING HOLES(2)
FOR UNDER FLOOR
CABLE ENTRY)
CABLE
ENTRY HOLE
Figure 9. Installing a Cable Clamp

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2. Place the two standoffs in the standoff mounting holes in the cable clamp bracket.
Note: There are four standoff mounting holes. Either the two left holes or two right holes
can be used together, not the two in the middle. Do not mount two cables side by side.
3. Four rubber yokes and two grommets are provided with the cable clamp kit for securing
the cable to the panel. Select the grommet that, when fitted on the cable, as shown in
Figure 10, provides the gap width shown.
CABLEGROMMET
GAP
0 - 0.30 IN.
(0 - 8MM) 1440-A
Figure 10. Grommet Selection
4. Open the splice area access door on the rear of the panel and direct the broken out section
of the cable through the cable entry hole into the rear storage area of the panel. Allow the
cable to remain in that position for later routing within the rear storage area.
5. Working on the outside of the panel, where the cable bracket was installed, stack the cable
clamp components on the standoffs, as shown in Figure 9, with the cable secured within
the rubber grommet. Position the cable so that the breakout point occurs just beyond the
rubber grommet.
6. Secure the cable clamp components to the standoffs using standoff screws, as shown in
Figure 9.
3.4 Cable Routing Within Panel
Use the following procedure to route the cable within the panel.
1. Route the cable from the entry hole horizontally across the top of the panel and then down
to the splice tray access door as shown in Figure 11 (top entry) and Figure 12 (bottom
entry). Secure the cable to the top of the panel using curleyloks at the tie-down points
shown in the figures.
2. Loop the cable clockwise around the splice tray as shown in Figure 13.
3. Tie down the cable at the point where theexposed ribbon cable emerges from the
protective tube per the breakout dimensions provided in Topic 3.2.

23257-A
TIE-OFF
POINTS
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Figure 11. Cable Entry From Top
23255-A
TIE-OFF
POINTS
Figure 12. Cable Entry From Bottom

ENTRY
HOLE
SPLICETRAY
ACCESS DOOR
CABLE
CLAMPS
24729-A
MASS FUSION
SPLICE CHIP BREAKOUT POINT
REARVIEW
OSP OR IFC
CABLE
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Figure 13. Cable Routing
4 PATCH CORD ROUTING
4.1 Removing the Front Cover
The front cover of the chassis may be removed to provide easier access for installation of patch
cords. To remove the cover, lift it straight out of the hinges. To replace a cover, position the
hinge edge of the cover on the hinges and press inward to push the edge into the hinges.

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4.2 Selecting Patch Cord Length
ADC recommends a maximum of four bays per lineup with five panels per bay for a maximum
of 5,670 terminations per lineup. For patch cord length, refer to Table 2.
Table 2. Recommended Patch Cord Length
NUMBER OF BAYS APPROXIMATE PATCH CORD LENGTH NUMBER OF BAYS APPROXIMATE PATCH CORD LENGTH
15 m (16.4 ft.) 36 m (19.7 ft.)
26 m (19.7 ft.) 47 m (23 ft.)
4.3 Routing Patch Cords on Front of Panel
Danger: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not
look into the ends of any optical fiber. Do not look directly into the optical adapters of the
adapter packs. Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result. An optical power meter should
be used to verify active fibers. A protective cap MUST be immediately placed over any radiating
adapter or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation
exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector.
Whenever patch cords are installed, route them down and to the side, as shown in Figure 14.
PATCH CORD
GUIDE
RADIUS
LIMITER CONNECTOR PACK
23247-A
Figure 14. Correct Routing of Patch Cords

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4.4 Cross-Connecting Within a Stand-Alone Bay
Cross-connecting within a stand-alone bay may be required when facility and equipment
terminations are intermixed. Most cross-connection routing within a stand-alone bay should be
done with 5 meter (16.5 ft.) patch cords. Shorter 3 meter (9.9 ft.) patch cords can be used when
both ends are terminated in the top half of the bay.
Use the following procedure to route patch cords on a stand-alone bay.
1. Determine whether the ports to be connected are on the same side or opposite sides of the
bay, as shown in Figure 15.
2. Select from the routing paths shown and route and connect the patch cord.
3. Loop up any cable slack around the appropriate spool on the vertical trough.
VERTICAL
TROUGH UPPER RACEWAY VERTICAL TROUGH
23244-A
CONNECTING PORTS
ONTHE SAME SIDE
OF A SINGLE BAY
VERTICAL
TROUGH UPPER RACEWAY VERTICAL TROUGH
23236-A
OPTIONAL
PROCEDURE
FOR PANELS
IN UPPER
HALF OF BAY
SINGLE BAY,
OPPOSITE SIDES
OF SAME BAY
Figure 15. Routing Patch Cords on a Stand-Alone Bay